[Repeater-Builder] Re: antennas for gmrs repeater
The Antennex FG4605 for this application will be the best bang for the buck. This antenna is very durable and will withstand the abuse a 300 ft tower produces in rough enviroments. As stationmaster's get the crakles after a few years of service from not being secured to side of tower. Call your local two-way radio shop for a price. I think they are about 225.00-245.00 via tessco. Also remember to feed the antenna with quality hardline like andrews 7/8 for longer runs. Dipoles are great but sounds like access to the tower is very limited if a antenna repair is needed. Also make sure the antenna system is grounded and has lighting protection. These days insursance providers look for these types on items. Ryan n3ssl --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Eric Lemmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jed, You really can't go wrong with a Decibel Products (Andrew) DB-404, for less than $400. It has great durability, and its coverage pattern is very uniform. It is a dual-dipole antenna that can be set for omni or elliptical pattern. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jed Barton Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:48 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] antennas for gmrs repeater Hey guys, Any opinions on an antenna for a gmrs repeater? It won't be going on a 300 foot tower, but it will be on the top of a hospital. I would rather not get a station master, but something that could withstand a little weather. Any ideas on the biggest bang for the buck? Thanks, Jed
[Repeater-Builder] Re: antennas for gmrs repeater
My first recommendation would be a RF Systems PD1151, but since you don't want to spend the money for a Station Master, how about a Hustler Newtronics G6-450-3? You should be able to pick one of these up for under $200. Reportedly, they stand up to the weather pretty well. The first choice PD1151 would run you about $650. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, Any opinions on an antenna for a gmrs repeater? It won't be going on a 300 foot tower, but it will be on the top of a hospital. I would rather not get a station master, but something that could withstand a little weather. Any ideas on the biggest bang for the buck? Thanks, Jed
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antennas for gmrs repeater
Check out COMTELCO antennas, they are on the web at www.comtelcoantennas.com I have many of them in service with 100% results. They are equal in gain and performance to other more expensive antennas. I recommend the ones with 1.5 inch tubes, not the smaller 1inch tube models. Lance - Original Message - From: Tony L. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 10:22 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: antennas for gmrs repeater My first recommendation would be a RF Systems PD1151, but since you don't want to spend the money for a Station Master, how about a Hustler Newtronics G6-450-3? You should be able to pick one of these up for under $200. Reportedly, they stand up to the weather pretty well. The first choice PD1151 would run you about $650. --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Jed Barton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, Any opinions on an antenna for a gmrs repeater? It won't be going on a 300 foot tower, but it will be on the top of a hospital. I would rather not get a station master, but something that could withstand a little weather. Any ideas on the biggest bang for the buck? Thanks, Jed
